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Mdocu Moctarâs âFuneral for Justiceâ is a blend of desert blues and sociopolitical commentary about his West African home country of Niger.
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for snap elections after far-right victories over the weekend. What's behind his risky strategy?
An Orange County judge temporarily halted University of California academic workersâ strike. They walked off the job in response to the UC systemâs response to pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
The U.S. has spent millions on counterterrorism in West Africa since 9/11, but poverty and unrest are leading to military takeovers and the growth of Al-Qaeda and Islamic State affiliates.
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Popsicles should be ice-cold but not ice-hard. Texture and flavor are equally important. The goal: Keep ice crystal formation small, which will produce a softer texture.
On the 80th anniversary of the storming of the beaches of Normandy, France, a new book chronicles the experiences of those involved â from generals and troops to allies and enemies.
The GA appeals court issued a stay on the Fulton County case. None of Trumpâs remaining three criminal trials are likely to conclude before the November election.
Critics review the latest film releases: âBad Boys: Ride or Die,â âRobot Dreams,â âHandling the Undead,â and âThe Watchers.â
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Many touring musicians say theyâre earning less than ever. How has the industry changed since COVID, and what strategies are some artists using to keep performing live?
Donald Trump insists he wonât ban contraception in a potential second presidential term. But he and his allies are drafting policies that would come close.
Indiaâs Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term, but the smaller margin of victory says a lot about how the worldâs biggest democracy views him today.
A series of recent rule changes in the LDS Church have made missionary work more appealing to young members, but many still face mental health challenges.
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Gillian Anderson talks about playing Margaret Thatcher, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Emily Maitlis, the BBC anchor who did the exclusive 2019 interview with Prince Andrew.
President Biden signed an executive order temporarily barring undocumented immigrants from seeking asylum. Itâs what Trump tried to do in his first term.
Amid a largely self-censored media landscape, Israelâs leading left-wing publication Haaretz critiques the countryâs government and provides an unflinching view on the war in Gaza.
One in five employers is less likely to hire recent college grads who took part in pro-Palestinian protests, a new survey shows. But other employers seem to support protest involvement. -
The Flaming Lipsâ âThe Soft Bulletinâ is 25 years old. Critics have called it a rock masterpiece for the trippy experimental sounds and big, sweeping orchestral pieces.
Mexicoâs new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has promised to continue her mentor AndrĂ©s Manuel LopĂ©z Obradorâs leftwing policies, but must contend with rampant cartel violence and corruption. Plus, how will she work with (or against) President Biden or a future President Trump?
Jury selection began today for Hunter Bidenâs federal gun case. Charged with three felonies, he allegedly lied about his drug use to buy a gun in 2018.
The CDC recommended six feet of social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The decision pushed schools online, but wasnât backed by data.
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Sea otter 841 went viral last summer for stealing surfboards and evading authorities. Now sheâs returned to the Santa Cruz waters where she made her name.
Can Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and Juan Merchan, the judge presiding over Donald Trumpâs hush money trial, be impartial about the former president, given their actions outside the courtroom that could be perceived as political bias?
Noah Gittellâs new book, âBaseball: The Movie,â traces the lineage of and connection between two great American pastimes â baseball and film.
Critics review the latest film releases: âYoung Woman and the Sea,â âJim Henson Idea Man,â âIn A Violent Nature,â and âThe Young Wife.â
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Some travel tips for summer: Set price tracking alerts based on locations or dates, fly earlier in the day, and consider cargo pants/vests for extra storage space.
The White House says the latest Israeli airstrikes in Rafah didnât cross the red line, in spite of civilian casualties and the growing humanitarian crisis.
The French Open kicked off on Sunday. Rafael Nadal lost in the first round, Coco Gauff advanced, while Naomi Osaka fell to Iga Swiatek in an intense match.
Decades worth of Negro League figures are now part of the Major League Baseballâs record books. Poet, historian, and author Rowan Ricardo Phillips argues that MLB should do more.
Chow down on cherries â dozens of varieties exist â while theyâre still in markets for the next few weeks. Use them in pudding, salads, pies, and more.
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TV critics share the best shows to watch, including âWe Are Lady Parts,â âLady in the Lake, âThe Acolyte,â and the 2024 Summer Olympics.
UCLA academic workers are protesting the schoolâs response to its Gaza Solidarity Encampment â days after Congress members grilled Chancellor Gene Block on the unrest.
Last week the Supreme Court upheld a voting map in South Carolina that concentrates Republican power. The ruling will make it harder to bring challenges on grounds that districts are racially gerrymandered.
A bit of sun exposure can benefit many people â Australia recently updated its public health guidelines to reflect this. So how much â or little â sunscreen should you wear?
Bill Walton, a UCLA star-turned-Clippers player, died on Sunday. After shooting hoops in the NBA, he became an ESPN broadcaster known for colorful commentary.
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As Disney plans to pour $1.9 billion into upgrading its Anaheim resort, workers say the company needs to look out for them too.
The Department of Justice and more than two dozen states want to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster. Joe Bidenâs former trust-busting architect discusses what it means.
The LA Sparks host the Indiana Fever (and phenom Caitlin Clark) on Friday. Theyâve moved the game from the 5,000-seat Walter Pyramid in Long Beach to the Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA, which seats close to 20,000.
Critics review the latest film releases: âFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga,â âTaking Venice,â âHit Man,â and âQueen of the Deuce.â
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The California coast spans 840 miles and boasts diverse flora and fauna. Pat Krugâs new book explains why these creatures live where they do, and gives tips on how to spot them.
Scarlett Johansson says ChatGPTâs new AI assistance, âSky,â sounds alarmingly like her. She previously declined a request from OpenAI to be its voice.
Film critic Tim Grierson reviews whatâs new at Cannes, including works from Francis Ford Coppola and Yorgos Lanthimos. A Donald Trump biopic is also in the lineup.
Alyse Whitneyâs new cookbook is exuberant, fun, and filled with recipes for all kinds of dips â classics, five-minute ideas, plus light and healthy fare.
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The first laws criminalizing stalking in California stemmed from the 1991 trial of Tucson resident Robert Bardo, who tracked down and killed LA actress Rebecca Schaeffer.
Nevada is crucial for another Biden presidential victory in November. But an emerging group of evangelical Latino voters could deliver a win for Trump, who leads in the polls.
After closing arguments next week, Trumpâs legal fate will be with a New York jury. They must decide whether he ordered a hush money payout and falsified business records to cover it up.
A new HBO docu-series looks at the rise of Stax Records. The label that boasted Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes couldnât survive the cut-throat music industry.
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LA officials are increasing law enforcement presence on the countyâs Metro system following a spike in violence over the last few weeks.
Iranâs president Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. His death leaves two major roles to fill in Iranâs regime.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito blamed his wife for displaying a "stop the steal" symbol at their home after the January 6 insurrection. It's just the latest example of a justice wading into partisan politics.
The LA City Council declared May 19 âFather Greg Boyle Day,â and Joe Biden recently awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Boyle for his anti-gang violence work. KCRW re-airs an interview with Boyle from 2022.
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Critics review the latest film releases: âBack to Black,â âIF,â âGasoline Rainbow,â and âBabes.â
Google will start putting AI-generated answers at the top of search results. Content creators and media outlets say this will cost them clicks.
A military historian and retired Army colonel discusses Benjamin Netanyahuâs strategy against Hamas, and what the war in Gaza means for Israeli politics domestically and globally.
How are various sugars made, and what textures and flavors do they add to baked goods and other dishes? Evan Kleiman walks you through her library of sugars.
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Billions in the UC systemâs portfolio are tied to holdings targeted by pro-Palestinian protests. Plus, did CHP officers break California law during its UCLA encampment sweep?
Cartels in Mexico have created one of the deadliest election years in the countryâs history. What will this mean for voters heading to the polls next month?
The 401(k) has increased the wealth of millions while exacerbating income inequality among older Americans. What can be done to close that gap?
Growing up in mostly white, small towns in Ohio, Jamie Figueroa felt cut off from her Puerto Rican heritage. She chronicles her journey to connect with her Boricua roots in a new book.
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Decades of erosion and climate change constantly shut down Highway 1 through Big Sur. The damage is worsening as more intense storms hit the coast.
President Biden today announced higher tariffs on Chinese goods, saying the aim is to protect the U.S. economy from overseas competitors. Trump has taken aim at U.S.-China trade policy as well.
The New York Times spoke to dozens of people who reported COVID side effects, ranging from shingles to brain damage, as part of a year-long probe. Despite reports to the CDC, concerns have gone unanswered.
Comedian Richard Gadd says âBaby Reindeerâ is a true story of his stalker. That woman says Gadd exaggerated greatly and is threatening to sue.
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LA Philharmonic Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel talks about conducting Beethoven's only opera, plus his choice to start leading the New York Philharmonic in 2026.
The New York Times/Siena College polls show Biden losing to Trump in Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia. Biden has lost support with key Democratic demographics.
The state of California tried to stop a lawsuit relating to a fatal COVID-19 outbreak at San Quentin prison. Today, the Supreme Court allowed it to go forward.
Roger Corman, who died last Thursday, helped launch the careers of directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, and James Cameron.
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Andrea Nguyen, Clarissa Wei, and Hetty Lui McKinnon have all been nominated for a James Beard Award. Try their cookbook recipes during this AAPI Month.
The new book âWhite Rural Rageâ explores anger in the heartland and the threat it poses to American democracy.
Critics review the latest film releases: âThe Poolman,â âKingdom of the Planet of the Apes,â âLast Stop in Yuma County,â and âPower.â
Though he hated being called a âproducer,â Steve Albini was behind albums by The Pixies and Nirvana. He helped create a D-I-Y, analog sound in rock music that influenced others.
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In âHelp Wanted,â part-time employees of a big-box retail store in New York are barely making a living. Author Adelle Waldmanâs own job experiences inspired the novel.
Ryan Crocker, a former U.S. ambassador to Middle Eastern countries, says Israel should heed the message behind the Biden administrationâs withholding of bombs.
Hollywoodâs summer box office season is here. So far, it pales in comparison to last yearâs $4 billion bonanza brought in by âBarbieâ and âOppenheimer.â
Actor Chris Pratt razed an architecturally significant house. Another wealthy homeowner wants to demolish Marilyn Monroeâs former home. What are LAâs historic preservation rules?
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Lookout Santa Cruz has earned the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting. The winning coverage was about the flooding and mudslides along the Central Coast last January.
Once viewed as a progressive movement for a Jewish state, Zionism has taken on a settler colonialist connotation for many pro-Palestinian protestors.
One reason for sky-high veterinary bills? Private equity funds and big corporations have been gobbling up small, independent vets.
Maya Rudolph spent eight seasons on âSaturday Night Liveâ doing impressions. In her latest show, sheâs a billionaire determined to donate her fortune.
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Joan Baez talks about her poetry, memories of abuse, living with dissociative identity disorder, and abstaining from the Gaza protests on college campuses.
After violence broke out between pro-Palestinian activists and counter-protestors at UCLA, campus officials are launching its new Office of Campus Safety.
Student protesters are demanding universities divest from Israel. But in California, divestment may not be legally achievable because of a little-known civil rights law.
Six months after the Hollywood strikes, film and TV productions are still down. Now IATSE is at the table with the AMPTP. Could a strike be on the horizon?
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